Mister Speaker, I am pleased to inform this honourable house that the Taxi and Livery Commission has been making steady progress towards regulating the transportation-for-hire industry since the new Board was appointed in October 2019.

Mister Speaker, the pump at the Long Trench station has been installed. The operationalization of this pump is dependent on an adequate power supply which necessitates a 480kw transformer which is now being installed by BVI Electricity Cooperation. This is expected to provide a consistent supply of water to the residents of Sea Cows Bay and surrounding areas.

Mister Speaker, I rise to update this Honourable House and the citizens of the Virgin Islands on the progress being made with my ministerial portfolio. The Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities (MTWU) continues to forge ahead towards the improvement of infrastructure and utilities of our beloved Virgin Islands.

Mister Speaker, since the decision was made by Cabinet to have the rehabilitation works on the R.T. O’Neal Administration complex carried out by the Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities, the Ministry has been hard at work. As a matter of health and safety, it was decided that all occupants of the building needed to vacate the premises.

Mister Speaker, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has partnered with Ultimate Vacation B.V.I Ltd. to ensure the success of the Ultimate Biker’s Run 2020 that is slated for March 29, 2020 right here on Tortola.

Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye Rymer, will be addressing the community of bikers this Saturday, February 22 at The Ultimate Rider’s Run 2020 Licencing and Registration Drive.

The Management of the Telephone Services Unit (TSMU) of the Government of the Virgin Islands is advising the public that presently there are technical difficulties in connecting to all Government telephone lines.